@bbcnews

BBC News · checked 1h ago

Public9.32 GB591 posts & reels927 changes

3 of 591

carousel · 3

Macklemore has been dropped from Ed Sheeran's US tour after making pro-Palestine comments on stage earlier this month. The artist - whose real name is Benjamin Haggerty - had been the opening act for Sheeran's Loop tour, but was criticised by Jewish groups after saying "Free Palestine" at two concerts and making political speeches. Macklemore stood by his comments on Monday, confirming that he had been cut from the tour and writing in a statement that the real victims are the Palestinian people in Gaza. Ed Sheeran has not yet commented, and who will replace Macklemore for the rest of the tour is unknown. Tap the link in our bio @BBCNews's bio for more on the story. #Macklemore #Palestine #EdSheeran #BBCNews

Taken: 15 Sep 2026, 13:31:20
Likes: 19450
Comments: 1130
On Instagram: instagram.com/…0sJcgC7O
Shortcode: DdT0sJcgC7O
pk: 3986761827370413774
On profiles: bbcnews